A former employee of a U.S. defense contractor has been sentenced to prison for stealing and selling highly sensitive cyber tools. The case involves the illegal transfer of advanced zero-day exploits to a Russian broker. Officials described it as a serious insider breach with national security implications. The sentencing marks the conclusion of a major … Continued
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that a serious vulnerability in FileZen is being actively exploited. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-25108. Because of confirmed attacks, CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. This means the threat is real and organizations must act quickly. FileZen is a secure file transfer … Continued
North Korea’s well-known Lazarus hacking group has been linked to recent attacks involving Medusa ransomware. Security researchers confirmed this connection after analyzing real-world incidents. The discovery shows how the group continues to expand its cyber operations. It also highlights the growing overlap between nation-state actors and ransomware campaigns. According to cybersecurity experts at Symantec, a … Continued
Several popular Android mental-health apps with more than 14.7 million combined installs have been found to contain serious security flaws. These apps are widely used for mood tracking, therapy chats, and emotional support. Many users trust them with highly personal information. However, recent research shows that this data may not be as secure as people … Continued
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a sharp rise in ATM “jackpotting” attacks across the United States. According to the agency, banks have lost more than $20 million in 2025 due to these incidents. The alert highlights a growing trend targeting ATM machines directly. Officials say the scale of these … Continued
A well-known hacking group called MuddyWater has launched a new cyberattack campaign targeting organizations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Security researchers have named this campaign “Operation Olalampo.” The activity was first observed on January 26, 2026. Experts say the attacks mainly focus on government bodies, businesses, and critical sectors in the region. … Continued
Federal prosecutors in the United States have indicted three individuals linked to Silicon Valley over the alleged theft of trade secrets. The case involves two former Google engineers, Samaneh Ghandali and Soroor Ghandali, along with Mohammadjavad Khosravi. The charges were announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California. Authorities say sensitive … Continued
A new Android malware named PromptSpy has been discovered by cybersecurity researchers. It is being described as the first known Android malware to use generative AI while running on a device. This marks a significant change in how mobile threats are being developed. Instead of relying only on fixed code, this malware can make decisions … Continued
Cybercriminals are now misusing artificial intelligence tools to promote cryptocurrency scams. In a recent case, scammers created a fake investment platform that used a chatbot pretending to be Google’s Gemini AI assistant. The purpose was to convince people to invest in a fake digital currency called “Google Coin.” The entire setup was designed to look … Continued
Police agencies across Africa arrested 651 suspects in a major cybercrime crackdown carried out with the support of INTERPOL. The operation was named Operation Red Card 2.0 and was conducted between 8 December 2025 and 30 January 2026. It focused on organized online scam networks operating across multiple countries. The action highlighted the growing concern … Continued
